Cafes in Dhaka are seriously upping their game. From decor to menu, Cafes are responding to the demand for a beautiful space to meet people or for work.
While they serve sweet and savory food, these are top picks for the best cafes that for a sweet pick me up.
Rose Pastry Studio: From their decadent strawberry cheesecake to their honey-glazed chicken, our visit to Rose Pastry Studio is still a glorious memory. Located in Gulshan, exhibiting Parisian vibes in their decor, they’ve maintained high quality through their sweet and savory dishes.
Among their must-haves, definitely try their strawberry cheesecake and their French toast.
The strawberry cheesecake is baked on a rich graham cracker base, topped with their luscious ruby-red in-house jam, and finished with a thin layer of strawberry mousse shaped like a gorgeous pout.
The sweet-tart flavor envelops your palate, and the richness of the cream cheese fills your tongue in a way that you won’t mind gorging on this cheesecake delight. Another fan favorite is the French toast made with brioche, which is the most indulgent dessert/breakfast option they have.
This airy and sumptuous breakfast is served with vanilla ice cream on top of soaked brioche, blueberry compote, and cream cheese. The final touch of vanilla ice cream will put a smile on your face as you relish the cold addition.
The price range for a meal at Rose Pastry Studio starts at Tk110 and goes up to Tk700 for desserts. For savory dishes, prices go up to Tk2000.
Dessert Boutique: Specializing in classic desserts like tres leches, apple pies, and tarts, this dessert nook in Banani, with a wooden door and an arching entrance, has made a name for itself among Dhakaites.
There are truly very few places serving classic desserts like they are. You must try their tres leches cake and their crème brûlée, which are go-tos for many.
Their rendition of the tres leches is a delicate sponge cake soaked in a mixture of evaporated, condensed, and whole milk, adorned with a sprinkle of cinnamon—a triumph in terms of taste. The chilly bites and airy texture are flawless. Even if you’re not a fan, this version is bound to win you over.
The crème brûlée, crafted with luscious vanilla beans, rich cream, and golden caster sugar, is sublime. This dessert offers an exquisite experience from start to finish.
The custard has impeccable consistency—it is neither too thick nor too thin—and delivers a flawlessly creamy texture. The true star, however, is the torched caramel on top, which, when cracked open with a spoon, unveils a cascade of custard within its delicate golden enclosure.
The price range for desserts at Dessert Boutique starts at Tk250 and ends at Tk850, excluding VAT.
Emerald Bakery: Located in Banani, Emerald Bakery needs no introduction when it comes to brunches, desserts, and baked goods. In fact, it’s safe to say Emerald Bakery serves some of our favorite brunch.
From on-the-counter baked goods to tarts, brownies, savory shakshuka, and eggs benedict, they have it all. When it comes to their desserts, their fried brioche bun with black tea ice cream is a must-have.
The black tea-infused ice cream, perfectly balancing sweetness and bitterness, is divine on top of the in-house fried brioche toast that couldn’t have been made any better. Their house-made coconut ice cream needs no introduction at all. If you love coconut ice cream, Emerald Bakery is where you’ll head to, and we know it.
The price range for a meal at Emerald Bakery is Tk265 to Tk1195, excluding VAT.
If you haven’t tried desserts at these spots yet, give them a shot to see if your list matches ours. If you’ve been to these places already, it’s time to go back to try some of their sweet offerings.
